HOOVER, Alabama -- Shawn Raney can tell a funny story about his orientation process when he took over at Spain Park last year.

He was getting used to his team and trying to learn the boys as quickly as he could.

But there was one kid he didn't need to name tag or a piece of tape across his helmet for more than a day.

That was Michael Jackson. The talented defensive back didn't bust out a moonwalk, but he did well enough in his backpedal and turning his hips to grab Raney's attention.

"That was the only name of a kid here that I knew for sure the first three or four days that I got here," Raney said. "I'm proud of him. He's really matured over the last year and has become really competitive."

Flash forward to the spring of 2014. Jackson will be a rising senior this fall. Nebraska offered Jackson last week. Cincinnati and Troy had already offered him earlier this spring.

Raney said the college coaches are really impressed by Jackson's versatility.

"He's one that is athletic enough to play corner but if not he could be a really athletic safety because of his size. He's got the size and the cover skills. I think he can play corner in college, but all of them say that even if he can't that he can be a very athletic safety. So they've got two choices and two places to fit with him."

Jackson is slightly above the 6-foot mark in height, but he's up to about 195 pounds this spring.

"He's put on some weight for this spring and is really doing good with it," Raney said.

The Jaguars have another safety that has an offer in A.J. Smiley. Troy has also offered him. Smiley is about 6-foot-3 in height and weighs around 200 pounds.

Rising senior cornerback Rondaius Johnson sat out last season, but he has the potential to play on Saturdays as well. He stood out for the Jaguars as a sophomore and might have the best pure cover skills in the Spain Park secondary.

"We've got a chance to be pretty good in the secondary this year," Raney said.